Terminology

Iris Terminology

BB - Border Bearded
- stems ranging from 16 to 18 inches in height. These irises average the same
height as the Intermediate Bearded, but bloom with the Tall Bearded Irises.

IB - Intermediate Bearded - stems ranging from 16 to 28 inches in height. These
irises are similiar to the Border Bearded in height, but bloom earlier in the
season, usually with the daffodils and tulips.

MDB - Miniature Dwarf Bearded - stems ranging up to 8 inches in height. These
irises are the earliest to bloom and have the smallest blooms.